Sealing your tile can help keep it protected from scratches and cracks and make it look more vibrant.
How to apply grout sealer to wall tile.
Then clean the tile before you seal it.
The best way to prevent this is to seal your new grout and repeat as needed every year or so for wall and floor tiles that don t get much moisture and more often for grout in the shower or on.
Choose a solvent based sealer for ceramic and porcelain tile or a water based sealer for natural stone tile.
The spray on variety is the most common although some types can be applied with a sponge or brush.
In this quick episode i discuss how and why you should seal the grout and tile of your bathroom.
If your tile is not glazed be extremely cautious when applying the sealant as it will absorb directly into the tile and will change the color and finish of the piece.
What a lot of diy ers and homeowners don t realize is that sealing your tile grout is one of the most important things to ensure your tile floor backsplash countertop or walls look great and last for a long time.
Whether you are repairing or replacing tile and grout new or old sealing them is the last and usually most overlooked step.